We are excited to announce that the American Psychological Association (APA) has appointed Dr. Scott J. Hunter, Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience and Pediatrics, to the APA’s Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest (BAPPI) for the 2020-2022 term.
BAPPI is committed to addressing the fundamental problems of human welfare and social justice through the application of psychological science, research and education, and the promotion of equitable and just treatment of all segments of society through education, training, and public policy. Nominees were chosen based on their commitment to advancing psychology in the public interest and their strong history and expertise in actively working in areas of public interest or social justice and addressing the needs of multiple diverse constituencies.